Introduction
Darren Rungasamy
One of the finest mid-60s British sporting saloons, the S-Type is a genuine delight to drive and to ride in.
Unleashed in 1963, the Jaguar S-Type should have a far better standing in Jaguar folklore. Partly overshadowed by its impish little sister, the MK2, the S-Type is actually a far superior machine. The S-Type takes all of the good bits from the MK2, including those silky-smooth XK engines as well as its presence, comfort and interior decadence. By completely re-engineering the back half of the car, Jaguar not only improved the rear headroom and boot space, but thanks to the upgraded rear suspension and steering systems, gave it a superior ride to the MK2.
Today the S-Type stands out as a car that offers far more substance at a more appealing price than the MK2. Many of those who have driven the S-Type can testify this and it provides the same style, comfort, parts availability and performance. Created as the businessman’s express for the Motorway age, the S-Type eventually outsold the MK2 and became something of a well-kept secret for those looking for fast, comfortable and robust family car.
Registered in 1965, this beautifully presented 4-owner Golden Sand car has a full red leather interior and fitted with the desirable 4-speed manual gearbox + overdrive, and of course the 3.8-litre straight-six. It comes with an impressive provenance, with invoices reaching back to 1987, a documented bare-metal respray in 2003 and almost £18k worth of invoices, including £3,300 spent in 2023. It comes with a recent service, and two keys and has been in the hands of the current owner for 21 years.
This listing was written from information supplied by Darren after meeting Syed the owner, and having visited and photographed the vehicle.
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Hi have you had the car done to run on unleaded thanks
Hi,
I have spoken to Syed and he asked me to pass on his answer:
For the past 21 years I have been running it on normal leaded petrol, without any
issue. I have not changed it to unleaded petrol.
Kind regards,
Syed.
What is the reserve on this car thankmarshall
Hi Marshall,
We can’t disclose the reserve sorry.
Thanks,
Colin.
Vehicle Location
Acton, London
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